Marble Panel, China, Wanli period, 32" x 22" x 5" - 81cm x 56cm x 12.5cm

A large imperial white marble rectangular panel, carved to the centre in deep relief with a full faced coiled dragon, among cloud scrolls. Each of the legs outstretched with five claws, one clasping a flaming pearl, all within a border of stylised foliage, the details superbly rendered.

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